The stars shine in the building, and the shadows of the trees pass through the window.
In the study of Yan Beixi of the Yan family, Fu Xiaoguan and Yan Beixi sat opposite each other, and the atmosphere was a bit heavy.
"Xiaoguan, the baby will be born around October. You will be the father of three children soon."
Fu Xiaoguan sat obediently and nodded politely.
"You are the smartest person I have ever met in my life, but why did you make such a big mistake today?"
"Junior thought..."
"Don't think that when you mentioned this matter in the Golden Palace a few days ago, His Majesty didn't agree! He simply asked you to go and take a look, and still conferred upon you the title of Earl of Ding'an, and also bestowed upon Xiaolou and the other two the title of Third Rank Consorts. This means... I don't believe you don't understand!"
Yan Beixi stood up and walked to the window, looking at the swaying shadows of the trees under the large red lanterns in the courtyard. "Your talent is beyond reproach, and your love for the Yu Dynasty is evident to all. However, the Emperor's mind is unpredictable, and relying on one's talent to act recklessly is a grave taboo!"
"Although he is your father-in-law, never forget that his first identity is the emperor!"
"Since ancient times, the imperial family has been the most ruthless. You must understand that this Yu Dynasty belongs to him, and he has the final say! As his subjects, we must strictly abide by the code of conduct. If you cross that line... Believe me, the emperor's wrath will result in the death of millions. This is not just a legend."
He slowly turned around and looked at Fu Xiaoguan with a heavy gaze.
"If you had returned to the Wu Dynasty, you would certainly have nothing to fear. But you don't! Your home is in Jinling, your assets are in the Yu Dynasty, and even the most powerful Divine Sword Army under your command is also in the Yu Dynasty. They are all from the Yu Dynasty! If that day really comes, do you think the Divine Sword Army will be reliable?"
"Is it really worth it for you to go against his wishes for a few unrelated people? If I were you, I would leave Jinling and run to Wu Dynasty right now!"
Yan Beixi took a deep breath and sat down opposite Fu Xiaoguan. "If you feel pity, then don't be an official! In this huge officialdom, if you are treated like a brother today, once you fall out of favor tomorrow, countless people will be excited to come and take advantage of you! I have been in the officialdom for many years and have always been cautious. You can use all kinds of means to crush the disobedient ministers below, but you must always remember the man on the throne and always follow his wishes!"
"Isn't it cold and heartless?"
“But this is the reality of officialdom!”
"These five people have been released. This is simply because the new policy has been implemented and he had no choice but to take a step back!"
"So next, you still have to go to Wofeng Road, and you have to do it well! But you must be prepared for both situations. Things that need to be withdrawn must be withdrawn, and people who need to leave first must leave!"
"Don't ever harbor the thought of retiring after achieving success. Once the Yu Dynasty rises and its national strength surpasses that of the Wu Dynasty, believe me, he will no longer tolerate you, both for public and private reasons!"
"That beautiful kingdom of your dreams can't possibly be realized in this place, unless you have the ability... to overturn that throne!"
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The early summer night breeze blows gently along the Qinhuai River.
Fu Xiaoguan and Xu Xinyan walked slowly along the riverbank where willows were swaying.
It was late at night, and the pleasure boats on the Qinhuai River were still cruising in the lake, the big red lanterns were still lit, and the sound of stringed instruments could still be heard in the wind.
Xu Xinyan did not enter the study of the Yan Mansion. When Fu Xiaoguan came out, she noticed that Fu Xiaoguan's face looked a little bleak.
But Fu Xiaoguan didn't ask her to drive back home, but came here -
He is worried!
It’s still a heavy worry!
Fu Xiaoguan stopped and looked at the Qinhuai River, thinking about something in his mind.
It is obviously impossible for him to leave the Yu Dynasty now, as he is in a very high position and is involved with many people.
For example, the Yan clan, the Dong Mansion, and the Linjiang Fu Mansion.
Besides, the new policy has just entered a critical moment. Tomorrow will be the special examination for recruiting officials, and then the Wofengdao Special Zone will be established.
This is something he must do. He hopes to make the people wealthy through economic revitalization, allowing them to transcend two or three levels of needs and have time to look up at the distant sky.
This rotten and outdated social system, this cage that has existed for thousands of years, he needs to let the people gradually open their minds and then spontaneously break it.
What Yan Beixi said today was very reasonable, so he never refuted it from beginning to end.
Instead of relying on luck, he started a new plan.
In the short term - roughly within three to five years, before the model of the Wofengdao Special Zone is polished out, Emperor Xuan will never move an inch, because he also needs a strong Yu Dynasty to deal with the anger of the Wu Dynasty.
If the Wu Dynasty wanted to be safe in the Yu Dynasty, it had to be stronger than the Yu Dynasty, especially in military terms.
So Bai Yulian needs to go to Wu Dynasty to train a more powerful Divine Sword Army!
Based on the Blood-Clothed Guards, they are all martial arts masters who are already proficient in combat. After Bai Yulian's special training, their combat capabilities will far exceed those of the Divine Sword Army.
An ordnance bureau must be established in Wu Dynasty. Qin Chengye cannot be sent to Wu Dynasty, so Fatty must send a few people who are proficient in firearms forging to Xishan Research Institute to study.
Next year, some of Fu Sidai’s seeds and sweet potatoes will need to be allocated to Wu Dynasty, and a breeding base will have to be established in Wu Dynasty.
The shipyard in Yao County needs to start building the first generation of warships. This is a card and also a way out.
This fleet needs to be built before the Wofeng Road mission is completed!
Xiacun also had to start construction, and within three to five years, the entire Xiacun would be built into a solid city, and the Linjiang Fu Mansion would then have to be moved to Xiacun.
It is very close to Yao County. If something really happens, the defense of Xiacun is enough for everyone to evacuate from the Yao County dock on a warship.
All this may not actually happen, but Fu Xiaoguan cannot bet on that possibility, because he is really about to become the father of four children!
Yan Beixi didn't know that Wu Ling'er had given birth to a son for him.
In the Shangjing City, no accidents can happen to the Yan clan and the Dong Mansion, so the ant colony must closely monitor Emperor Xuan's intentions and the movements of the four major border armies.
"Did something happen?" Xu Xinyan looked up at Fu Xiaoguan, feeling a little distressed.
Fu Xiaoguan smiled slightly. "It's nothing serious. I just haven't thought about things so quietly in a long time. The night is beautiful tonight, so it's a good time to go out for a walk and think about it."
"Oh... My master once told me that amidst the raging winds and heavy rains, there are still tranquil scenes, which require a heart apart from the world to appreciate. I knew something big must be happening, otherwise why would that person who soared to the sky be so silent?"
As she spoke, Xu Xinyan suddenly reached out and touched Fu Xiaoguan's cheek, her face full of tenderness. "Although you haven't married me yet, I'm already yours. I may not be able to help you, but if you have something on your mind, you can talk to me. Don't bear it alone. It's very tiring."
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